Composition for IMCI

food interaction for IMCI

alcohol interaction for IMCI

pregnancy interaction for IMCI

lactation interaction for IMCI

food

alcohol

pregnancy

lactation

It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Imci 500mg injection at a fixed time.

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Imci 500mg injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

SALT INFORMATION for IMCI

Uses

Imci 500mg injection is used in serious bacterial infections.

How it works

Imci 500mg injection is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by attacking their cell wall. Specifically, it prevents the synthesis of a substance in the cell wall called peptidoglycan, which provides the cell wall with the strength required for survival of bacteria in human body.

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Expert advice for IMCI

Imipenem is given as a powder for solution for intravenous infusion by a doctor or nurse using a suitable infusion fluid.

Do not start or continue the imipenem, if you have kidney, liver, or urinary problems; history of fits (seizures) or central nervous system problems (e.g. tremors).

Do not take imipenem if you experience inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) or any other gastrointestinal disease.

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery because you may feel sleepy or dizzy while being treated with imipenem.

Avoid using imipenem, if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for IMCI

Imipenem

Q.Is imipenem a penicillin or beta lactam drug?Imipenem is not a penicillin drug. It is a carbapenem beta-lactam antibiotic

Q.Is imipenem nephrotoxic or cause seizures?Ganciclovir along with imipenem can increase risk of seizures. Imipenem generally not been shown to cause nephrotoxicity. Please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects

Q.What is imipenem-cilastatin used for?Imipenem and cilastatin are used as combination therapy for bacterial infections. Cilastatin reduces the inactivation of imipenem from enzymes released from kidney and extends their spectrum of activity

Q.What organisms does imipenem cover?Imipenem is active against most of the gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, aerobes as well as anaerobes. It is effective against pseudomonas, legionella, and acinetobacter, and many other; not treatable by other antibiotics.